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AIBU to think 41 is too old to have a baby.

131 replies

Newtothisplace · 29/12/2024 10:45

Hi MN, I’m 41. I have 24 YO DD. I’ve been married to my husband for 10 years. When we got together I was quite clear very early on I I didn’t want any more children, ( I nearly died last time and would not put myself through that again) which he was fine with. Subject has never come up again until now. Quite a lot of our friends have been having kids at 38-42 ish so our group have been asking when we will. So he’s now asking if we should. My stance remains unchanged. I like my life as it is. Those of our friends who have had kids at this age are knackered and seem to have aged 10 years over night. For me the thought of doing that now is nuts.

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Paradisegained · 29/12/2024 10:49

I had a baby at 41. Wanted and planned. My choice.

If you want a baby and he does have one, if you don’t - don’t. I say have one, but try to have one. Nature might allow it or not.

lauraloulou1 · 29/12/2024 10:49

I'd trust your gut here. I'm an older mother and it's brutal! And also it can be a planting a bomb in your relationship. I don't have older kids and I wasn't in any kind of ready way when I was younger but I make sure to take the wool from people my ages eyes when they get all gooey.

SecretWitch · 29/12/2024 10:49

I had my third child at age 42. He is a happy healthy 17 year old today. I would have had another baby if I could. I'm

KimberleyClark · 29/12/2024 10:48

He thinks you should have a baby because all your friends are?

MontyNojangles · 29/12/2024 10:47

41 is not too old. But for you, at 41, having described your life, I can see why you'd say it's too old for you. Having another child just doesn't fit. And that's ok.

FloofyPaws · 29/12/2024 10:46

Too old for you as you don’t want another child, not too old for others who do.